Description M1There is no M1 for this program at ENSAI. Students may complete the first year of the Master’s degree (ou 4th year of higher education) at any university and apply for this program.

Ideal candidates applying to the M2 year should have completed a minimum of four years of higher education in the fields of Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or Statistics. In their previous/current studies, candidates would have ideally already acquired preliminary knowledge in as many of the following areas as possible: fundamental mathematical knowledge of statistics, probability, numerical methods, statistical software, databases, object-oriented programming, inferential statistics and tests, linear models, web technologies, and application projects.

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See http://www.ensai.fr/academics/msc-in-statistics-for-smart-data.html for more information

Description M2The structure of this all-English Master's program is the following: 1 semester of coursework at ENSAI, followed by a four to six-month paid internship in France or abroad within the professional world or academia/research laboratories. A one-month French language program precedes the start of the program.
Throughout the program, students will:
- Learn the theoretical aspects and the practical skills needed to become a Data Scientist in order to meet the growing needs of a large variety of companies and organizations, such as retailers, manufacturers, financial markets, insurance companies, healthcare providers, or public administrations
- Acquire the necessary tools to handle and analyze massive amounts of heterogeneous data
- Master the statistical methods essential for rapidly extracting information from multiple datasets and the IT methods suitable for stocking the data
ENSAI’s program goes beyond Big Data; it has shifted its emphasis to Smart Data, thus meeting the vital challenge of smart sensing and smart processing of the plethora of data available. Smart Data focuses on revealing the Value and Veracity from the Volume, Variety and Velocity of Big Data.
Thanks to ENSAI’s renowned expertise in Data Science and its innovative approach in training specialists to process and analyze data, strong links have been built with the professional world and graduates are highly sought after.

Bourses M2Here are some other elements/possibilities to consider: 1) International students are entitled to an accommodation allowance (APL/ALS) from the French government to help with the cost of rent (approximately 180€/month allocation). 2) Gustave Eiffel scholarships from the French government for international students admitted to a degree awarding program and showing proof of outstanding academic performance (application deadline in December). 3) French Embassy scholarships program: For more information contact the local French Embassy. 4) Foreign students often receive scholarships from their home country and/or sending institution.